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Jewellery - Semi-precious Stone, circa 1880 (Part)Reg. No: LL 3648

Summary:

This semi-precious stone item of jewellery was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. Its shape indicates it would have been a pendant or earing drop.

Jewellery and ornamentation.Poverty did not prevent Little Lon's inhabitants - women and men alike - from following the fashions of the day. An abundance of black jewellery reflects a trend that began with Queen Victoria's mourning for her husband, Albert. Brooches, pendants, earrings, shirt studs, and what appear to be tie pins and cuff links unearthed in Little Lon are the same as those in contemporary illustrations. Most of these objects originated from Europe. They may have come to Australia in the immigrants' luggage, been purchased locally or arrived in precious parcels ordered from mail order catalogues.

Description:

POSSIBLY DROP EARRING

Acquisition Information:

Transfer from Heritage Victoria, 2005

Discipline:

Archaeology - Historical

More information

Tagged with:

making history - little lonsdale street

Themes this item is part of:

Little Lon, Little Lon Collection

On Display at:

Melbourne Museum

Primary Classification:

HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Secondary Classification:

(To Be Classified)

Tertiary Classification:

(to be classified)

Activity:

unidentified

Specific Activity:

unidentified

Lot Area Unit:

35/2/65

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